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Crime in Walcot

Walcot had 379 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 103.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 48 Swindon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 47% above the middle Swindon area. Crime was down 20% on the three months before.

SN3, Swindon · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Walcot

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103.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 48Swindon rank1st is the highest rate
-20%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common158 in 3 months

Month by month

146 Mar 167 Apr 162 May 98 Jun 139 Jul 142 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Walcot. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence15842%
anti-social behaviour7921%
public order328%
criminal damage216%
theft195%
vehicle crime185%
shoplifting144%
burglary92%

Walcot against Swindon

TypeWalcot per 1,000Middle Swindon areaChange
Violence4328.3▼ 16%
Burglary2.41.6–
Vehicle crime4.91.5▲ 13%
Anti-social behaviour21.513.8▼ 20%
Theft and robbery7.65▼ 7%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Eastcott201.4▲ 4%
Park South141.9▲ 22%
Old Town136▲ 5%
Swindon134.8▼ 3%
Park North105.6▲ 3%
Walcot103.1▼ 20%
Lawn97.6▲ 26%
See every Swindon area ranked on the crime in Swindon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Walcot a safe area?

Walcot had about 103.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 48 Swindon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Walcot?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (158), followed by anti-social behaviour (79) and public order (32).